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Fund for Teachers has awarded $35 million in grants to nearly 9,200 of America's top educators. FFT Fellows have traveled to 170 different countries on all seven continents. Fund for Teachers honors the professionalism of dedicated teachers and values their judgment as to what best impacts their practice​.

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Subject Area Grade Level Fellowship Learning Plan School Location Destination City Destination State Destination Country Destination Continent Name School Name Fellowship Year Program Post Fellowship Report Media Links
Language Acquisition 9 - 12th Grade Experience a cultural and language immersion in the Ile de France, Aveyron and Loire Valley regions of France to improve knowledge of contemporary French life and develop thematically organized materials for the classroom. Cincinnati, OH Paris France France Europe Madeleine LaJeunesse Walnut Hills High School 2011 Strive Partnership Program View Report
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Interview representatives from the University of Helsinki and Finland's Ministry of Education, and afterwards observe Danish classrooms, to learn how Finland successfully organized teaching around national standards in preparation for BPS' adoption of Common Core standards. Dorchester, MA Helsinki Uusimaa Finland Europe Geoffrey Rose Dever Elementary School 2011 Boston Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Interview representatives from the University of Helsinki and Finland's Ministry of Education, and afterwards observe Danish classrooms, to learn how Finland successfully organized teaching around national standards in preparation for BPS' adoption of Common Core standards. Dorchester, MA Elizabeth MacDonald Mather Elementary School 2011 Boston Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend a week-long Library of Congress Summer Institute in Washington DC focused on the use of primary source documents in K-12 education. Beaverton, OR Rhonda Carpenter Springville ES 2011 EL Education Program
History/Social Studies 6th - 8th Grade Attend a week-long Library of Congress Summer Institute in Washington DC focused on the use of primary source documents in K-12 education. Beaverton, OR Penny Patrick Springville ES 2011 EL Education Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Interview representatives from the University of Helsinki and Finland's Ministry of Education, and afterwards observe Danish classrooms, to learn how Finland successfully organized teaching around national standards in preparation for BPS' adoption of Common Core standards. Boston, MA Mary Galvin William Blackstone Elementary 2011 Boston Program
Other 9 - 12th Grade Develop skills that lead students in a deeper understanding of and appreciation for a regional fare by enrolling in a course at the Culinary Institute-San Antonio exploring the flavors and techniques associated with Mexican cuisine and a course on Texas barbecuing at the Blaire House in Wimberley,TX. Fort Cobb, OK San Antonio and Wimberly Texas United States North America Bryan Cauthon Caddo Kiowa Technology Center 2011 Oklahoma Program View Report
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Participate in the Reading & Writing Project at Columbia University to weave both Language Arts disciplines into a cohesive curriculum that reaches students at every level. Washington, DC New York City New York United States North America Michael Gueltig Alice Deal Middle School 2011 Washington DC Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Study the educational system, history, natural science and culture of Ecuador, while teaching and establishing a sister-school relationship with the EscuelaQuintilianno Sanchez in Quito, to enhance cross-curricular units. Charlestown, MA Allison Brucklier Warren/Prescott K-8 School 2011 Boston Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Traverse Europe researching Neanderthals, afterwards participating in a U.S. institute on stone-tool making, to establish a learning expedition for young students on Neanderthals. Rochester, NY Les Eyzies Dordogne France Europe Christopher Dolgos Genesee Community Charter School 2011 EL Education Program View Report
Literature/Writing Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to learn how to produce the desired caliber of creative writers and fluent readers to compete in the global workforce. HOUSTON, TX Florence Tuscany Italy Europe Maria Gonzalez YOUENS EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program
Language Acquisition 9 - 12th Grade Conduct an ethnographic study of Peruvian musicians, capturing interviews and field recordings of lesser known indigenous music, to lead students in the incorporation of observations, data and technology into independent projects. Bronx, NY Lima South America Peru South America Jessica Chase Bronx Guild 2011 New York City Program View Report
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Building upon experiences of colleagues' 2010 FFT grant, explore the Maasai preserve's ecosystem and conduct a digital media writing project with students at the Kilimani School in Nairobi to fortify the virtual partnership established between Boston and Kenyan students last year. Dorchester, MA Ellen McCarthy Henderson Elementary School 2011 Boston Program
Advanced Education/Leadership 9 - 12th Grade Participate in a month-long NOLS wilderness training seminar, earning Wilderness First Responder certification, to lead a student outdoor club and its overnight wilderness trips. Nashville, TN Riverton WY United States North America Wilson Boyd LEAD Academy High School 2011 EL Education Program View Report
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Oakland, CA Bamako Bamako Mali Africa Marlene Klein-Atwood Encompass Academy 2012 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9 - 12th Grade Study the history, culture and oppression of the Mayan people in Mexico and Guatemala to create an engaging curricular unit that highlights ethnic Mayans’ vibrant culture and continued oppression. New York, NY Cancun Quintana Roo Mexico North America Chad Gleason School of the Future High School 2011 New York City Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9 - 12th Grade Research Germany's increasing intolerance towards its Muslim population to gain a better understanding of the immigration climate there and foster students' thinking as global citizens. Chicago, IL Berlin, Cologne, Munich Berlin, Bayern, North Rhein West Phalia Germany Europe Catherine Tracy Albert G. Lane Tech High School 2011 Chicago Program View Report
Literature/Writing Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Attend play-writing and production workshops in Chicago to learn the craft of play-writing, in order to apply drama techniques to literacy instruction. Chicago, IL Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. United States North America Michelle McFarland-McDaniels William Ryder Elementary School 2011 Chicago Program
History/Social Studies 9 - 12th Grade Inspired by authors Mary Prince, Jamaica Kincaid and Langston Hughes, explore the impact of slavery and colonization in four Caribbean countries to provide students with an expanded perspective of the triangular slave trade. Brooklyn, NY Hamilton N/a Bermuda Europe April Sinckler Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development 2011 New York City Program View Report
Literature/Writing Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to learn how to produce the desired caliber of creative writers and fluent readers to compete in the global workforce. HOUSTON, TX Bre-Ann Richardson YOUENS EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9 - 12th Grade Document how Cuba’s agricultural, transportation and alterative energy policies cope with oil shortages to inspire students toward creating innovative solutions to America's oil dependancy. Bronx, NY Havana Havana Province Cuba North America Andrew Feld Women's Academy of Excellence 2011 New York City Program View Report
Literature/Writing Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to learn how to produce the desired caliber of creative writers and fluent readers to compete in the global workforce. HOUSTON, TX Michelle Luster YOUENS EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend the Kagan Cooperative Learning Institute in Orlando to create a positive classroom environment and implement collaborative, inclusive teaching practices that improve student achievement.* Bolivar, MO Joelle Smith Bolivar Primary 2011 Rural School and Community Trust Program
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend the Kagan Cooperative Learning Institute in Orlando to create a positive classroom environment and implement collaborative, inclusive teaching practices that improve student achievement.* Bolivar, MO Kayla King Bolivar Primary 2011 Rural School and Community Trust Program
Visual/Performing Arts 9 - 12th Grade Participate in the International Actors Fellowship at the Globe Theatre in London through workshops focused on the dramatic, technical and architectural components of Shakespeare’s work to re-introduce Shakespeare into school’s Theater History curriculum. Brooklyn, NY London United Kingdom England Europe Stacey Cervellino Brooklyn School for Music and Theatre 2011 New York City Program View Report
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